Air quality across Metro Vancouver and southern British Columbia will remain poor through Thursday and into Friday because of wildfire smoke coming from the United States. The provincial air quality index lists the health risks in the high to extremely high range. Castlegar is forecast to have the worst air quality in the province with a risk reading of 10. Throughout the Okanagan, the air quality will return to nine on the index, according to the forecast. During "high" air quality readings of seven to 10, people, especially children and the elderly, are advised to reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors.

Source: CBC News September 17, 2020 19:18 UTC